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Santa's Terrific Trug, Winter Wandering and More! -

Santa's Terrific Trug, Winter Wandering and More! We’re delighted that Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to visit Ely Museum again this year!

Santa's Terrific Trug has got some extra sparkle courtesy of Positively Magickal

Have you entered the competition yet? Is it your weekend plan?

Santa's Terrific Trug

This year Santa has Something special in his trug of gifts! Why not grab that perfect festive look?

Santa's Terrific Trug - Nakeed

With excellent and environmentally friendly fare to discover, we are thrilled to have Nakeed in our Terrific Trug!!

Late Night Shopping! Tonight!

Eeeeek … get 10% off everything 🤩 🌟 It’s late night shopping again this evening until 7pm, yippeee! We had such a wonderfully festive few hours last week that we thought why not treat you to 10% off everything if you shop with us in store between 5pm and 7pm today 👀 We can’t wait to see you all for more festive fun, jolly smiles & fizz for whilst you browse 🥂

Other wonderful shops/eateries also open late ~ cattywampus, Jensen's, Alfresco, Ely Ely Grazing Company, Cherry Hill Chocolates, Cow On The Ice, Uclassy, The Treasure Chest, Positively Magickal, Marmalade & Jam & more x

Please do pop into town to support us all • treat yourself to a mulled wine, indulge in a festive snack & enjoy ticking off that Christmas list all to the backdrop of Ely’s gorgeous Christmas lights. It’s rather special wandering around our beautiful city in the evenings 💫

More than just a campsite 😊🥳

We always love our reviews from guests, but this one is slightly different!

Did you know we have the capacity to host your special event at Mad Hatters Campsite? 🥳🤩

If you are looking for somewhere unique to host your family and friends, then please do get in contact to discuss your needs as we’d love to hear from you!

We have the capacity to make your special event as stunningly simple or excitingly extravagant as you’d like!

➡️ Email Claire on [email protected] to start the conversation 🎩

Delicious and delightful!

Something fab for your upcoming Christmas gathering?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

Lots of New Outfits for the Festive Season, come in now before your size has gone 🥰

From our friends at Ely Cathedral

✨We have a number of special Christmas events and services coming up this weekend:

Saturday 9 December, 2pm
🎺 Community Christmas Carols
Come and sing along to your favourite carols with Littleport Brass.

Saturday 9 December, 5.30pm
🙏 Evensong featuring Britten’s Ceremony of Carols
Sung for the first time by the Girl and Boy Choristers together.

Sunday 10 December, 5.15pm
🎄The Big Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on Service
This popular family event celebrates the festive season in song and prayer, concluding with the blessing of the magnificent tree!
Sung by the Girl Choristers.

Find out more about these services and events in our Christmas at Ely guide: www.elycathedral.org/christmas-at-ely

Photo: James Billings

Well worth a visit! What an amazing asset to Ely!

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Thank you Handmade by Lory - England for sharing this !!

The image created by Lory Beat is available to purchase exclusively from Oliver Cromwell's House gift shop !

Treat someone who loves Ely this Christmas
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Hola!
My illustration in London Liverpool Street a few days back. A lovely lady sent this picture to me. I really have to see this for myself. 🤗
Visit Ely by rail is a ‘working illustration’ in all the greater Anglia train network, similar to the old school illustration promoting tourism by train.
I really wanted to represent Ely at its best, with all the elements that make Ely unique! If you ever have the chance to look closer, you will see all the little details and clues!

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/community-news-feed/november-2023/visit-ely-by-crosscountry-train

A hidden gem awaits you this festive season -

A Hidden Gem Awaits.... Enjoy a guided walking tour, take in Ely’s Festive Friday markets and enjoy a hot chocolate in the Crypt at Julia’s Tearoom before exploring the Festive Market.

Have you booked for tonight's buffet at LE SPICE?

Did you know, tucked away next door to Poets House is The Salon

Visit Ely not only support tourism but all our local independent businesses out there in our town centre ! Here’s a wonderful new stylist ready to get you ‘festive’ ready ! Please contact directly if you want a new look this Christmas, or simply want to look fabulous whatever the season! ♥️🎄

Bookings open ! Friday 8th, 15th, 22nd ! Have you experienced the crypt ? What a hidden gem, and the perfect place to huddle for hot chocolate after a winter walk !! See below to book 👇👇👇

3 more groups raced against the clock this weekend, Sadly 2 didn't escape, but lots of fun was had by all...

For bookings or inquiries please see below! 👇👇

Just take a look at all the fabulous donations for the Santa Trug town centre competition !!

Isn’t it amazing … and there’s more to come 🎁🎁🎁

Visit any of the shops listed below, make a purchase, collect a stamp (form will be provided) collect all 5 ⛄️ and return with your name address and telephone number clearly marked! You can have the completed forms back to participating shops.

Nakeed Interiors of ely Uclassy The Eel Catcher's Daughter Brands of Ely Lemon Tree Deli Cafe'Oliver Cromwell's House cattywampusPositively Magickal Cloisters Antiques Ely City Cycle Centre, Craft Dept Cow On The Ice Marmalade & Jam Ely Grazing Company The Treasure Chest Prospects Trust Unwrapped Jensen's Tindalls Art and Graphics Cutlacks Tamarin Bay Coffee House Gibbs of Ely Something Special Steves Shack Ely Fudge Company Wild Clover Flower Company The tackle shop ely Well Heeled Of Ely Cherry Hill Chocolates Hughes



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*** Please Note ***
The Docky Hut will be closed tomorrow for a staff event!
It will be open form Wednesday as normal

Wicken Fen Nature Reserve

🗣 Important notice!

The Docky Hut Cafe will be closed tomorrow (5th December) for a staff event. It will be open again from Wednesday and looking fabulously festive 🎄🌟 The Visitor Centre and shop are open until 12 noon, and then as normal again on Wednesday.

The boardwalk, winter trail and wider reserve will be open as usual. Thank you for your patience.

📸 NT Images/ Oskar Proctor

Look at this beautiful bespoke wreath! isn't it fabulous!

To order yours from Wild Clover Flower Company see below for details.

Nothing like a hearty soup to keep you warm and full in this weather! pop along to Ely Grazing Company for a bowl before it disappears! 🥬🥕🥔☕

It’s cold and crispy, so here is today stunning cosy soup. I love coming in and smelling the soup being prepared. Todays beauty by Dominique is Parsnip and pumpkin spice with other friends jumping in.

Available to take away too. 🍲

🏹🏹 ONE WEEK TO GO 🏹🏹

Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure because the countdown has begun! In just one week, the curtains will rise on our spectacular Robin Hood pantomime at The Maltings in Ely.

Join KD Theatre Productions for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, excitement, and holiday cheer for the whole family! From daring escapades to merry moments, this performance promises to whisk you away on an extraordinary journey.

🎟️ Secure your seats now! Visit www.kdtheatre.co.uk or give us a call at 01353 725 026 to book your tickets before they vanish like arrows from Robin Hood's bow.

For the performances on Friday, 8th December at 7 PM and Tuesday, 19th December at 2 PM, tickets are available at a special rate of £16 (plus booking fee)!

Don't miss out on this magical event that promises an abundance of fun and entertainment. Gather your friends and family and be part of the adventure!

Late-night shopping in Ely is the perfect opportunity to buy Christmas presents from our amazing independent traders. With the convenience of shopping after work, every Thursday until Christmas, a selection of wonderful traders are open until 7 pm for those who need extra shopping time.

Positively Magickal
Uclassy
Alfresco Ely
The Treasure Chest
The Eel Catcher's Daughter
cattywampus
Cherry Hill Chocolates
Ely Grazing Company
Marmalade & Jam
Cow On The Ice
and more......

Remember, we now have Christmas Late Night Shopping in Ely 🎄🎅🎁

Every Thursday leading up to Christmas we are OPEN till 7pm. Grab your friend, partner or mum and make an evening out of it, start your Christmas Shopping in the fabulous small independent shops in Ely and finish at Ely Grazing Company, Marmalade & Jam or Alfresco with a warming drink or a Christmas snack 🎄

What a lovely start to Christmas or the New Year this would be, Festive brunches at Twenty Pence Garden Centre

Christmas opening time for Peacocks Tearoom and Fine B&B

🎄🕰️ Christmas opening times 🕰️🎄

Today City Of Ely Council and Visit Ely attended a most wonderful event St Mary's Church, Ely 🎶🎵🎤

The amazing Kathryn and her fantastic Dementia choir sang their hearts out bringing great joy to not only them, but a full audience ! It was amazing 🙏

It was an unforgettable experience ! A huge thanks to all those involved 🎄

All In Sound Sing! Choirs

We have a couple of wonderful Christmas treats for you !! Winter walking tours on both Friday and Saturdays as we approach Christmas 🎄

Whether it’s a full highlights tour with a mince pie & a drop of mead - or circular tour taking in Ely Markets and finishing Julia's Tearooms Ely for a warming hot chocolate ! What a lovely festive experience…book via QR code below 👇

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Today Visit Ely launched their festive ‘Santa’s Trug’ FULL of surprises !!

As you wander through our wonderful city centre over the next two weeks, pop into the shop you where you see a poster 👇

To enter the trug competition, purchase something in any of the participating shops (no min spend) & collect a snowman stamp⛄️⛄️⛄️⛄️⛄️

Once you have 5 stamps - pop the form back to us, to one of the stores and be in with a chance of winning a seriously jam-packed trug brimming with superb goodies from all of our wibdefol high street trader!

It’s time to go shopping ! We will be tempting you with pics of prizes over the next few days !! 🎁🎁🎁🎁

Don’t forget to make sure your contact details are clearly visible !



Love Ely Spotted in Ely

Opening hours Haddenham Arts Centre 🎄

Please take note, that from December 10th to Christmas Eve we are OPEN on SUNDAYS!
All December days and times and what's on are here!

Ho Ho Ho 🎄🎄🎄 Ben’s Yard Ely

Festive menu Poets House 🎄🎄🎄

Whilst strolling the riverside pop in to Babylon Arts and check out their latest exhibition ⭐️

Love the Santa hats on the 🦢🦢!! Here’s info about WWT Welney Wetland Centre opening hours over the festive period 🎄

🦢🎅 Happy 1st of December 🎅🦢
We thought it a good time to share our Christmas opening hours so you can plan a visit to experience winter wetland wildlife.

Sat 23 December 10am-7.30pm
Sun 24 December, Christmas Eve - CLOSED
Mon 25 December, Christmas Day - CLOSED
Tues 26 December, Boxing Day - 10am-5pm
Wed 27 December - 10am-5pm
Thurs 28 December - 10am-5pm
Fri 29 December - 10am-5pm
Sat 30 December - 10am-7.30pm
Sun 31 December, New Year's Eve - 10am-7.30pm
Mon 1 January, New Year's Day - 10am-5pm
Tues 2 January - 10am-5pm

We look forward to welcoming visitors this winter for swan feeds, hare walks and feeling the wellbeing of wetlands. You can visit to enjoy stunning wetland wildlife before then and until February in the New Year ☺️

Happy Advent ! It’s party time at Poets House ! Wishing all participants a very merry time 🎅🏼🎄